Canada Announces Funding for Indigenous-Led Climate Projects and Partnerships between Latin America and Canada
Ottawa, Ontario – November 14, 2024 – The Government of Canada has announced significant funding for Indigenous-led climate projects and partnerships between Latin America and Canada. The announcement was made by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly.
Funding for Indigenous-Led Climate Projects
The Government of Canada is providing $200 million over five years to support Indigenous-led climate projects. This funding will be used to support Indigenous Peoples in developing and implementing their own climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Projects eligible for funding will focus on a variety of areas, including:
- Renewable energy development
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Sustainable land and water management
- Climate change adaptation and resilience
Partnerships between Latin America and Canada
The Government of Canada is also providing $100 million over five years to support partnerships between Latin America and Canada on climate change. This funding will be used to support joint projects on:
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation
- Renewable energy development
- Sustainable land and water management
- Capacity building
Quotes
“Indigenous Peoples are disproportionately affected by climate change, but they also have a wealth of knowledge and experience that can help us all to adapt and mitigate its impacts,” said Minister Guilbeault. “This funding will support Indigenous-led climate projects that will make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous communities and all Canadians.”
“Canada is committed to working with our partners in Latin America to address the climate crisis,” said Minister Joly. “This funding will support joint projects that will help us to build a more sustainable future for our planet.”
Background
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing the world today. Indigenous Peoples are disproportionately affected by climate change due to their dependence on traditional lands and resources, which are often vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Latin America is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, with many countries experiencing extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts. The region is also home to some of the world’s largest rainforests, which are important for carbon sequestration and biodiversity.
Canada and Latin America have a long history of cooperation on climate change. In 2015, Canada and Latin America adopted the Paris Agreement, which commits countries to taking action to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
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